Stay healthy this monsoon

First showers of monsoon are overwhelming welcomed by everyone. Apart from giving relief from the intense heat of the summer season, monsoon brings some health risks as well.

Along with the monsoon showers comes the risk of various diseases like food poisoning, diarrhea, dysentery and cholera. As per the Ayurveda, monsoon is the time when the humidity levels are high in the atmosphere and the capability of our body’s digestive system is at its lowest. In rainy season digestion is generally weak. Therefore one should watch what we eat.

Monsoon also dampens once immunity and makes us susceptible to many diseases prevalent during this season. Rainy season marked by a rampant spread of diseases. The ailments that crop up during this period flare up in autumn.

Monsoons mean frequent downpours, stagnant streets and onset of illness. Every rainy season seems to witness an increase in water borne diseases. Therefore, it becomes essential to keep a check over what we eat and drink.

Nutritious diet boosts your immune system and proper hygienic practices helps ward off monsoon sicknesses. Take every precautious measure well in advance, don’t forget the meaningful adage ‘Prevention is better than cure’. Avoid self-medication and report to your physician when you’re confronted with any illness symptoms